126 - - The Brave Participates in the Fensink

We are taking part in the afternoon pentathlon on the second day of the school competition.

At the arena ground.

With the chancellor's voice, an image appears in the sky above the ground.

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Four of the five disciplines have already been completed.

The standings within the pentathlon are

The Royal Family is in first place, the Empire in second, and the Eastern Commonwealth and the Holy Empire in a tie for third place.

"Aaannneeeee, how come the Empire is in second place?

My brother-in-law Michael, who was standing nearby, tilted his head and said.

"Their practical scores are not that good, but they got almost all perfect scores in artistic scores.

In this year's pentathlon, other factors than the strength competition are also included in the scoring.

The Anti-Empire team had completely discarded the practical skill points and had put their heart and soul into the artistic points.

"While the rest of the Empire was battling, the Anti-Empire was carefully performing and earning artistic points. On the other hand, the other schools were concentrating on the battles and neglecting their artistic scores.

"Well, isn't that unfair?"

"It's not fair. They know what they are capable of, and they don't fight in areas where they can't win, but only in areas where they can win. I think it's a brilliant strategy.

It is true that the Antis are the weakest in terms of fighting strength.

However, there is a way of fighting that is possible only because they are weak.

"I don't know, but I do know that you have great analytical skills!　That's great, Aniue!"

And so, we are going to the last event [fencing].

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On the ground, Hitachi is me.

The Holy Empire is Kazuma.

And .......

"Haha...... it's over...... indeed, you can't cheat on this one......"

A dismayed-looking Anti comes up to us.

"What's the matter, Anti?"

"You don't look well!　You must be hungry!"

Anti sighs deeply.

"I'm just at the point where I'm going to have to fight you monsters head-on, and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. ......

But I think he's a great guy.

"I'm amazed you didn't run away. You're a great guy, Anti."

"Mm!　I admire your courage!

When Kazuma and I praise him, Anti's mouth relaxes.

"What?　Well, is that so ......?　Well, well!　I am the proud son of an emperor!　Running away?　Ha!　I would never dishonor my father like that!"

Bam ......!　says Anti, brushing his long hair out of his face with his hand.

"""" Kyah!　Mr. Anti is so cool! """"

The members of the empire and the audience applaud Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti-Anti.

"Arnouch!" Arnch!"""" Arnch!"""" Arnch!"

The crowd cheered loudly, and Anti waved to the audience.

"Oh but sorry ...... guys, you can't cheat in ...... fencing indeed .......1 vs. It's a battle of ...... sorry ...... I can't beat these monsters unless a miracle happens. ......"

Kazuma and I pat the head of a despondent Anti.

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"Oh no, it's Kazuma right from the start!"

"Mm!　I'm really looking forward to it, Julius!"

I was excited.

I had already met Kazuma once, but this would be my first battle with a sword.

"So that means I'm going to have to face the Eastern Federation. ...... I don't think I can win there either. ...... Oh, I hope you'll abstain. ...... No, I can't. ......Yeah I know, I know. ......"

Anti-Blue is turning Blue.

"Haaaaah!　What do you mean, Chancellor?

Anti rolls his eyes and looks at the chancellor, who is sitting at the commentary table.

By the way, Historia, you didn't show up for this afternoon's game.

"And, that means ...... that we're sure of second place or better ......?"

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Anti stands there with a blank expression on his face.

"Nice work, Anti!"

"Mm!　That's what I'm talking about!　I didn't think this was even calculated!　Brilliant strategy!"

Me and Kazuma clap.

"What?　Huh?"

Anti is nodding his head in confusion.

"Of course, of course!　It's all about this Anti-Von Madukas!　It was all in the palm of my hand!"

""""Wooooooooooooooooooooo!"""

The audience cheered loudly.

"That's just what I'd expect from you, Mr. Anti!"

"You've done a wonderful job!"

"That's the emperor's son!　Mr. Anti is so cool!"

The members of the empire applaud Anti generously.

Anti-Punch makes a cool pose to answer them.

"...... safe!　Thank God!　We're neck and neck. ......!　Thank you God ......!"

Sounds like he's having a hard time too.

"Well, ...... and. Okay, Kazuma. Shall we?"

"Mm!"

We move to the center of the field.

"Guys!　You know what I'm talking about!

Anti says to me with an anxious look on his face.

"I know. I'm not going to cut corners, I'm going to give it my all.

"Mm!　I will do my utmost to challenge you, Julius!"

We're fist-bumping each other.

"No, no!　I mean go easy on him!"

""What, why ......?""

"If you guys give it your all, the venue!　No, the empire!　Or maybe it's because the whole continent is about to blow up!"

""You're overreacting!""

"Oh, God, I hate these unaware monsters!"

Well, whatever.

The afternoon session on the second day of the competition.

Pentathlon, last event, fencing.

I challenged Kazuma to a fair and square one-on-one battle.